Gardening pics, hacks, successes, and or failures

[CIVANO]

FYI We used to mound dirt up on them but this is easier if not planted in a trench

How (and Why) To Blanch Leeks in the Garden

Find out why blanching is so important for many veggies and how to blanch leeks in the garden using two simple methods.

www.healthygreenkitchen.com

 

[tubber]

Tried leeks for the first time this year, a lesson in patience (not my strong suit) had given up on them. Started inside in March transplanted delicate stems into the old garlic bed in June. Extremely happy with the results holding well in their bed. Along with some of our potato's for soup.View attachment 113590View attachment 113591View attachment 113592

You can keep harvesting until March or so. If you leave a couple they will grow an attractive flower that will give you enough seeds for several municipalities. Plus they could sprout an edible side plant or two.

 

[WHO DAT]

Thank you, my pale green thumb appreciates the input. Best Regards

 

[tubber]

We're still picking a few things and the ground hasn't frozen yet. It's a bit like last year when the soft fruits and grapes started to think spring was coming then real cold came.
Neighbours must put deer nip out.

 

[ryanonthevedder]

Last of the summer wine out here in Chilliwack

 

[JWS]

Sowed peppers earlier this week, only doing jalapeño and pimentos this year. Started onions and leeks tonight . I got a new shop this fall for all my tools and crap so the gardening starts are in the pump house this year, away for the damn dogs!

 

[ChilliSpoons]

I’m all set up with my seeds, seed starter soil and grow lights for my first time planting veggies and flowers from seed. I’m a total newbie at this but fingers crossed for some positive results. I’ll be getting started in a couple of weeks after returning from vacation. Peppers, lettuce, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, and some various flowers.
Wish me luck.

 

[17 ft sea ranger]

recommendations on where to get and what kind of starter seed to use? I usually go through quite a bit.....it was expensive last year!

Sorry guys.......I meant starter SOIL.....sorry its friday.

 

[JWS]

I’ve been using incredible seed company the last couple years, they’re good. West coast seeds is garbage, IMO. No complaints with baker or Mackenzie, either

 

[Sea Chaser]

What are you guys using for heat pads or grow lights ? Thinking of setting something up this year

 

[ryanonthevedder]

I’m all set up with my seeds, seed starter soil and grow lights for my first time planting veggies and flowers from seed. I’m a total newbie at this but fingers crossed for some positive results. I’ll be getting started in a couple of weeks after returning from vacation. Peppers, lettuce, zucchini, onions, tomatoes, and some various flowers.
Wish me luck.

If you're starting them under light make sure to 'harden them off' adequately or the sun and weather will nuke them all within the week.

 

[tubber]

The mylar emergency blanket reflection is a new addition. $2.50 gamble.
We tried some Canadian Tire grow lights and one fried out while the other is dimmer. The Pr Auto 5 panel on a trouble light cord work well. On sale now for $18.
We need to shake the pro mix through an onion bag to get some of the wood bits out.
Would love a green house, but unfinished basement works. We have some outdoor cold frames for hardening off soon.

 

[ryanonthevedder]

For anyone reading this thread and thinking about putting in a garden; DO IT.

Its like picking up $5 bills off your lawn and the flavour of the veg is noticeably better. The biggest downside is going to the produce section after a 6 month hiatus and having to digest the price hikes you avoided during the summer and fall.

Time to start planning is NOW!

 

[WHO DAT]

Garlic is enjoying this weather. Mar/5/25

 

[wildmanyeah]

I gave mine some slow release granular vegetable fertilizer,

 

[WHO DAT]

I gave mine some slow release granular vegetable fertilizer,

Nice we have been putting our fertilizers ( compost, fishbone meal and epsom salts) directly in the hole then the clove , a tip from this thread.

 

[Alex_c]

tomatoes and cukes all sprouted, peppers slowing emerging. Bought a greenhouse tent from PA and threw a couple LED work lights and a heating pad in there. Pretty good setup for under $100

 

[ChilliSpoons]

My garlic is looking good. The seedlings under the lights all look promising.

I'm not sure about my pepper plants that I overwintered in the near darkness of the basement. Time will tell???

 

[Rain City]

My garlic is looking good. The seedlings under the lights all look promising.

I'm not sure about my pepper plants that I overwintered in the near darkness of the basement. Time will tell???

My overwintered pepper plants look all but dead. There's only one left that has green branches and some light foliage growth. 5 others turned brown and dry.

 

[wildmanyeah]

Yeah it’s tuff I only was successful once overwintering one

Other two times I tired they died I think I never watered them enough while they we’re dormant but I’m not sure

The one that survived one year had like 5 green leaves all winter